Adult ADHD Specialist Practitioner | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Fulbourn; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care organization is looking for motivated Adult ADHD Specialist Practitioners (Nurse or Pharmacist) Non-Medical Prescribers in Cambridge. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating adults with ADHD, requiring candidates to hold a Non-Medical Prescriber qualification. The position offers both full and part-time hours and necessitates a strong teamwork ethic and the ability to handle pressure. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and vehicle access.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating ADHD.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ADHD assessments for adults.
• Maintain professional presence for support and advice.
• Work with various stakeholders to enhance service outcomes.

Skills

Clinical expertise in ADHD

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Non-Medical Prescriber qualification

Job description

Overview

We will provide the necessary support to ensure your development within your role. We are keen to support and develop our staff through a clear career pathway and encourage promotional opportunities within the Trust. If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community by supporting people with mental health or learning disability needs then we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Undertake required clinical work including initial assessment, medication initiation, review, and annual review.
• Maintaining a visible, professional presence that patients, carers and staff can refer to for assistance, advice and support.
• Develop strong relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including the Trust Psychological Well-being Service, Children\'s Services, Single Point of Access, GP\'s & Commissioners (where appropriate).
• Travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines; hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a vehicle. Public transport cannot be relied upon to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
• To conduct ADHD Diagnostic assessments for people referred to the Adult ADHD Service.
• To practice as a supplementary/independent non-medical prescriber initiating and reviewing medication.
• To review with service users their response to prescribed medication in accordance with the local Adult ADHD Shared Care Agreement.
• To triage/screen new referrals alongside the Team Manager.
• To be able to communicate with and meet the needs of service users, their families and carers as appropriate.
• Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assessment, management, and care of people with ADHD.
• To actively participate in clinical supervision.
• Ensure good communication with other members of the team.
• To work in partnership with other Trust Services and agencies to gain the best person-centred outcomes for the service user.
• Utilise recent research findings in the advancement of best practice and in the delivery of an evidence-based service.

Role Details

We are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Adult ADHD Specialist Practitioners (Nurse or Pharmacist) Non-Medical Prescribers. Full and part time hours available, to join our Adult ADHD clinic, based in Cambridge. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults with ADHD. You must already be a Non-Medical Prescriber to apply. The ideal candidates will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under considerable pressure at times. This post is open to professionals with the right attributes to enhance a team.

Requirements & Compliance

• Travelling around the county independently with strict time deadlines; must hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a vehicle. Public transport cannot be relied upon to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

Employer Information & Equal Opportunity

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care settings but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities. Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

Additional Information

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.